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Triangle Business Journal Sponsors Speaking Of Women’s Health Conference
Local Publication Backs Daylong Women’s Health Event. - September 01, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Gamma-Medica-Ideas Introduces New Tri-Modality FLEX Triumph™ Pre-Clinical Imaging System
Gamma Medica-Ideas (GM-I) will unveil its new FLEX Triumph™ tri-modality pre-clinical imaging system at the Society of Molecular Imaging’s annual meeting in Hawaii this week. FLEX Triumph is GM-I’s fifth generation pre-clinical imaging system. It can be configured with PET,... - August 31, 2006 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Medical Device Package Testing Laboratory, DDL, Grows Both Its Midwest and West Coast Management Team
Medical device package, product and environmental testing laboratory, DDL Inc, responds to increased business with a new Technical Director at DDL West and a new Project Manager at its corporate headquarters. - August 31, 2006 - DDL Inc.
Weight Loss Product Attracts Larger Audience
Previously marketed primarily in stores, the Ephrine Plus fast weight loss product is being offered online. The manufacturer of Ephrine Plus® energy diet pill undertakes internet promotions. - August 31, 2006 - DMD Pharmaceuticals
Bentec Expands OEM Production Capacity
Bentec Medical Inc., a manufacturer of silicone medical products, announced implementation of new production processes and the acquisition of the Sodick Horizontal Insert LSR electronically controlled molding machine. The Sodick machine provides superior precision through closed loop injection... - August 30, 2006 - Bentec Medical Inc.
New Insulator Sleeve for 6mm Plug Connectors
Multi-Contact Introduces Larger Insulating Sleeve for Its Powerline 2 Productline. - August 29, 2006 - Multi-Contact USA
Atlas Ergonomics Announces New Regional Service Providers
Atlas Ergonomics, LLC, a provider of results-based ergonomic services, announced today that it has expanded its service network with several additional ergonomic service providers. The following new providers have completed Atlas’ training, and will immediately begin offering... - August 29, 2006 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
To Repair and Protect: Seasonal Care for All Men's Hair
Changing seasons can pose different problems for men’s hair. Summer months bring long exposure to intense sunlight and chlorinated and salt water, which drastically damages and dries out hair follicles, thereby triggering increased oil production of the scalp to compensate for lack of... - August 26, 2006 - MenScience Androceuticals
Spellman High Voltage Introduces New CCM Cap Charging Module
Low Cost Modular HVPS Easily Integrated Into OEM System Designs. - August 25, 2006 - Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
Speaking Of Women’s Health Seeks Community Investment Award Recipients And Honoree Nominations
National Conference Accepting Applications . - August 25, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals Wins the Second Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented at BioWest 2006
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals has won the second annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2006 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, bioscience director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards banquet held Thurs. evening at the Colo. Convention Center. - August 25, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
EPAM Named to Fast-Growth 100 List by CMP Media’s CRN
EPAM Systems, the leading Software Engineering Outsourcing provider with delivery centers in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today that the company has been identified by CMP Media’s CRN, a vital source of information for VARs and technology integrators, as a Fast-Growth 100 company for... - August 25, 2006 - EPAM Systems
Cincinnati Children's Celebrates Patients and Families with Inaugural Five-Mile Pledge Walk
Thousands of patients, families and supporters of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center will gather at Coney Island from 10 am - 2 pm Saturday, November 4, for the inaugural Cincinnati Walks for Kids. This new fundraising initiative, designed to celebrate and honor the patients and... - August 25, 2006 - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Diabetes NZ Endorses the Use of Nemidon Natural Gels for Diabetic Foot Care
After careful evaluation and double-Blind medical studies, Diabetes NZ has given its seal of approval to three Nemidon Products for the use and treatment of ailments associated with diabetic foot problems. - August 24, 2006 - Natural Gels
Bentec Launches Computer Based Training Video for Silo Bag Procedure
Bentec Medical Inc. (bentecmed.com) announced today the development and release of a new training module for the placement of the Bentec Silo Bag used for infant gastroschisis. Gastroschisis is among one of the most frequently encountered congenital anomalies in pediatric surgery. Normally,... - August 23, 2006 - Bentec Medical Inc.
Baxa Opens Skills Training, Academics and Resources (STAR) Center for Pharmacy and Cleanroom Skills Training
Baxa Corporation is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for a new, first-in-the-industry, strategic training center. The STAR Center offers pharmacy training for peak performance. First classes begin September 20th at the Englewood, Colo., location.. The STAR Center, the only dedicated facility of its kind in the world for hands-on cleanroom experience and training in environmental monitoring and aseptic technique, provides a unique opportunity for industry professionals to learn. - August 23, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Womans-Health.Net Announces the Start of Women's Breast Health Awareness Month
The Woman's Health Network (WHN) continues to educate and inform about critical issues facing women's health, this time with the launch of a month-long campaign addressing Women's Breast Health (http://www.womans-health.net/womens-breast-health.htm). The month long campaign will last from August 21st – September 21st. - August 23, 2006 - Womans-Health.Net
17 Million Americans Currently Suffer from Acne, Making it the Most Common Skin Disease in the United States
As NIAMS (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) finds that nearly 17 million people in the United States currently have acne, making it the most common skin disease in the country, Ryan and Jill Cote have done extensive research and partnered with Tiffany... - August 23, 2006 - ChinaDollSkin.com
Sight Unseen: An Exclusive, Pre-Fashion Week Art and Product Design Event Lands in NYC on September 7
The Chivas Life, In Conjunction With República Eyewear and The Sound Of Art Launch Art, Music & Fashion Preview at Private Manhattan Loft. - August 22, 2006 - Republica Trading Co.
AmeriPlan USA® Continues Mission as Leader in Affordable Health Care
AmeriPlan USA®, the leader in dental, vision, chiropractic, prescription, and medical benefits, offers an affordable alternative to high priced health care insurance. - August 22, 2006 - Family Dental Discount
New Dieting Test
A leading problem-eating organization has developed a dieting behavior self-test, underpinned by a radical new understanding of what the dieting lifestyle actually comprises, to help dieters identify their relationship with food and eating. - August 22, 2006 - The Weight Foundation
GeBBS Announces New Service Offering Dedicated to Medical Billing Companies
GeBBS launches a new service offering - Virtual RCM™ to Medical Billing Companies. Under this offering, GeBBS will perform virtually any Revenue Cycle Management Service that is not customer facing. - August 22, 2006 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
New Healing Modalities at San Francisco and Salt Lake City
Alternative Health Summit 2006 at San Mateo Marriott, August 24-25, 2006. Meet Susan Powter and others. - August 21, 2006 - Alternative Medicine - Live!
New Report Addresses Major Problem with Opioid Pain Relievers
Constipation, a troublesome side effect of opioid analgesics, can be prevented and should be considered whenever these agents are prescribed. - August 21, 2006 - Pain Treatment Topics
Body Slamming Pro-wrestler Saves Life of Regular Guy
“Diamond” Dallas Page uses YRG - an exercise regimen he invented to prevent heart attack. “Dallas, my doctor told me I am going to die, can you help me.” That was the phone call “Diamond” Dallas Page received from Lee Marshall just over a year ago. As a direct result of the YRG exercise therapy program, a year later, Marshall is still around, but considerably thinner and with a significantly lower blood pressure offering the prospect for a long life. - August 19, 2006 - YRG Workout
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2006 Awards Program, Honoring the Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2006 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Thursday evening, August 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards banquet. Held in conjunction with the 2006 BioWest conference at the Colorado Convention Center, registration information is available at the 2006 BioWest Conference website. - August 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Local Business Leaders Named To Committee for Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Triangle Businesswomen Spearhead Raleigh Women’s Health Event. - August 18, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
King Bio Creates New Grant to Provide Natural Medicines for those in Need
King Bio, manufacturer of homeopathic remedies, seeks qualified service providers interested in receiving homeopathic medicines and training in order to more effectively meet the health care needs of their clients. The Community Outreach Program Grant provides totally free of charge a set of homeopathic remedies tailored to each group’s needs, education on homeopathy, and supporting resources. King Bio hopes that our communities will experience greater health and well-being with this grant. - August 18, 2006 - King Bio
MedInformatix and Wacom Increase Productivity, Efficiency, and Patient Satisfaction
Lenox Hill Radiology was the first client to install the MedInformatix pen input solution. The solution allows all departments to capture information and patients to sign off as needed. When asked about employee satisfaction, Donavon Spamer, Administrator, commented, “Employees are happier... - August 18, 2006 - Medinformatix
Introducing the Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pill Approach to Weight Loss
Success is possible with DMD Pharmaceuticals' Hoodia weight loss solution. Providing extra willpower in the form of an appetite suppressant, this Hoodia diet supplement is designed for fast weight loss. - August 18, 2006 - DMD Pharmaceuticals
Nrage Wakes Up the Web
The most powerful and best tasting Energy Strip is now available! - August 17, 2006 - 720 Innovate
The Crowded Field of VEGF and VEGF-R Targeting Drugs
The versatility of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signalling pathway as a validated target and its excellent tractability explain a crowded field of drugs of all classes. - August 17, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
PR.com Interviews Actor and Born Again Christian Stephen Baldwin in an Article Entitled “Stephen Baldwin and the Extreme Sport of Jesus Christ”
PR.com Senior Editor Allison Kugel Interviews actor Stephen Baldwin and discusses religion, Christianity, Jesus Christ, politics and Hollywood. - August 16, 2006 - PR.com
BiCOM Obtains FDA Approval for Tonometer Diaton, Unique Tonometry through Eyelid
BiCOM Inc. reveals an advanced transpalpebral Diaton tonometer. Diaton Tonometry is a unique approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) THROUGH THE EYELID - non-contact (no contact with the cornea), no anesthesia or sterilization is required. BiCOM's pen-like, hand-held, portable device is... - August 16, 2006 - BiCOM Inc.
83 Year Old Beats Deadly Congestive Heart Failure Without Prescription Drugs Using Nutritional Supplements
In 1997 Ira Marxe, now CEO of Good Health Supplements, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and beat the odds by taking on his heart disease head on by turning to unique nutritional supplements, not drugs, to solve his health crisis and now at 83 years young..."I'm stronger and healthier than I was 20 years ago!" - August 16, 2006 - Good Health Supplements
Enlign Business Brokers Handle Sale of Iatria Health Center Creedmoor Road Location
Raleigh Brokerage Company Manages Transaction For Raleigh Health Center. - August 16, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
Blue Sky Biotech, Inc Appoints Scott Gridley, Ph.D., as Senior Research Scientist
Blue Sky Biotech, Inc. announced the June 1st appointment of Scott Gridley, Ph.D., as Senior Research Scientist. Dr. Gridley previously worked for five years in the metabolic diseases division of Sandoz Research Institute (now Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research) where he was involved in... - August 15, 2006 - Blue Sky Biotech, Inc.
Spellman High Voltage Introduces New SIC Digital Interface Card
Power Supply Control via Three Different Interface Protocols. - August 15, 2006 - Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
ComforTan Announces its New Multi-Use SquidFace Pillow, Offering a Multitude of Unique Comforts
New multi-use SquidFace pillow offers comfort in the airport, on the plane and on the beach. Indoor and outdoor use for recreation, home and travel. - August 15, 2006 - ComforTan, Inc.
Experts Predict Sharp Rise in Electronic Medical Record Adoption
Experts in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) field predict a 30% rise in EMR adoption over the coming year, as a result of the CCHIT certification process. - August 14, 2006 - Praxis EMR
5th Anniversary for doctorfriedberg.com Web Site August 1, 2006
A recap of the highlights of this non-commercial, patient-oriented web site dedicated to informing the public of safer, simpler anesthesia with better results is provided on the 5th anniversary of its launch. - August 14, 2006 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Children’s Disease Linked to Diet and Enzyme Activity
Many children are enzyme deficient. This deficiency plays a pivotal role in the development of disease, both as children and later as adults. By the time we are middle-aged, many suffer from health issues directly related to enzyme deficiency. - August 12, 2006 - Innovative Healing
Sonix SP Installation at St. Boniface General Hospital
Sonix becomes an instrumental diagnostic tool for Labor and Delivery Unit in the Second Largest Hospital in Western Canada - August 12, 2006 - Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
Baxa Corporation’s Claude Hooton Featured in Leadership Strategy Book, Inside the Minds: The Health Care Management Team
Claude Hooton, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Baxa Corporation was recognized for his leadership through his contribution to the recently released book, Inside the Minds: The Health Care Management Team. Hooton’s contribution joins those of CEOs, CTOs and other leaders to provide insight into the best leadership practice in the health care industry. - August 11, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Dudur Marine Body Care Line Makes the Jump from France
Dudur Skin Care brings to North American consumers new revolutionary body care concept. - August 10, 2006 - Dudur Skin Care
New Website Examines Health Care Options after Peak Oil
A new blog launched recently seeks to explore health care options after peak oil. "Because modern medicine runs on fossil fuel, just like the rest of our society, it is vulnerable to rising oil prices and supply disruptions", says blog founder. - August 10, 2006 - Peak Oil Medicine
Baxa Corporation Releases Abacus™ v2 Order Entry and Calculation Software for TPN
The new version of Abacus, the specialized Baxa software for managing orders and calculations for total parenteral nutrition, is now available. The Windows-based system is the industry-leading program for automated compounding. Designed by health-system pharmacists, Abacus v2 ensures safety and reduces the opportunity for user error in the prescribing, calculating and mixing of multi-source compounds. - August 09, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Minco Collaborates with Supply-Chain Council to Meet Educational Needs of Design Engineering & Manufacturing Community
Minco has joined the Supply-Chain Council to offer an additional educational resource to its customers and prospects. - August 09, 2006 - Minco
The Milestone 311 – Voice Recorder and MP3 Player for the Blind Hits the Market
Superior Design and Functionality Mean: A Quality Product Adds to the Quality of Life for the Blind - August 07, 2006 - Independent Living Aids
New Plastic Surgery Office Focuses on Real People – with Real Results
Dr. Jose Rios, board certified plastic surgeon and his wife, Dr. Paula Lapinski, a board certified dermatologist, are opening their newest office of Rios & Lapinski, Plastic Surgery and Dermatologic Institute, located in the Main St. Promenade, 55 S. Main St., Suite 290. The couple also... - August 07, 2006 - Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Associates, S.C